Crystals have been used for their healing and metaphysical properties for centuries. Cleansing and charging your crystals is an important part of maintaining their energy and efficiency, and ensuring they are functioning at their full potential. In this article, we'll go over some of the ways you can cleanse, and charge your crystals and why it is important.
Cleansing your crystals is a bit like starting with a clean slate, it is believed to be beneficial for several reasons:
Energy Clearing: Crystals are thought to absorb and hold energy from their surroundings. Cleansing helps remove any stagnant or negative energy that might have been absorbed over time, allowing the crystal to function at its best.
Personalization: When you obtain a crystal, it may have passed through various hands or environments before reaching you. Cleansing allows you to reset the energy of the crystal, making it more attuned to your own vibration and intentions.
Recharging: Crystals are believed to emit and resonate with specific energies. Regular use or exposure to different energies can deplete their vibrational energy. Cleansing recharges the crystal, restoring its natural energetic properties and enhancing its effectiveness.
Resetting: Crystals can also be used for specific purposes such as healing or manifesting. Cleansing helps reset the crystal, clearing any residual energies from previous uses, so it can be programmed with new intentions.
Maintenance: Crystals can accumulate dust, dirt, or oils from handling, which can affect their appearance and energy flow. Cleansing not only removes these physical impurities but also revitalises the crystal's energetic properties.
Ways to Cleanse Your Crystals
There are various methods to cleanse crystals, including rinsing them in water, burying them in the earth, placing them in sunlight or moonlight or smudging with smoke. The choice of cleansing method depends on the type of crystal and your personal preference.
1. Water Cleansing Water is one of the simplest and most effective ways of cleansing crystals. Hold your crystal under running water, allowing the water to flow over it for a few minutes. Be careful not to use this method on delicate or porous stones such as selenite, as water can cause damage to them.
2. Salt Cleansing Salt is another effective cleansing method that can be used to purify crystals. Place your crystals in a bowl of dry salt, making sure they are completely covered, and leave them overnight. Alternatively, you can place your crystals in a bowl of saltwater for a few hours, then rinse them with water to remove any remaining salt. The same goes as above, check that the crystal you wish to cleanse won’t be damaged by this method.
3. Sunlight and Moonlight Cleansing Crystals can also be cleansed by leaving them in direct sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. Place your crystals in a sunny spot or under the light of a full moon to allow the energy of the light to cleanse them. Be careful not to leave certain crystals, such as amethyst, citrine, or rose quartz, in direct sunlight for too long, as this can cause them to fade.
4. Sound Cleansing Sound cleansing involves using sound vibrations to cleanse crystals. You can use a singing bowl, bells, or even your own voice to produce a sound that resonates with your crystals. Hold your crystals near the sound source and allow the vibrations to wash over them for a few minutes.
5.Smudging Smudging involves burning herbs, such as sage or palo santo, and using the smoke to cleanse your crystals. Hold your crystals in the smoke for a few minutes, making sure the smoke touches every part of the crystal. Be careful not to inhale too much smoke, and make sure to properly extinguish the herbs once you are finished.
